Chinese Water Dragon vs Uromastyx
Side-by-side care comparison to help you choose.
| Chinese Water Dragon | Uromastyx | |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| Adult size | 24-36 inches | 10-18 inches (some species up to 30 inches) |
| Lifespan | 10-15 years | 15-20 years |
| Min enclosure | 75 gallon / 48x24x24 in | 40 gallon / 36x18x18 inches |
| Basking temp | 95-100°F | 120-130°F |
| Humidity | 60-80% | 10-30% |
| UVB | Yes - T5 HO 5.0 or 6% UVB (Ferguson zone 3-4) | Yes - T5 HO 10.0 or 12% (Ferguson zone 3-4) |
| Diet | Juveniles: daily insects (crickets, roaches, mealworms) dusted with calcium; adults: every other day same insects plus some leafy greens. | Herbivorous: dark leafy greens (collard, mustard, dandelion), squash, bell peppers, occasional seeds/legumes; no insects for adults. Feed daily with calcium supplement (no D3) every feeding. |